Hinduism, at least outwardly, is particularly embracing and respectful of other religions. At Fatehpur Sikri, this is evidenced within the architecture and decoration of the beautiful red sandstone palace. This has long since been deserted but remains an unusually well tended and preserved complex. The king had 3 wives, one Hindu, one Muslim and one Christian and uniquely each of their quarters are honoured through symbolic decorative motifs of each religion.

The stone carvers believed in their ability to reproduce the finest wood carvings in considerably less yielding stone. The results are exquisite panels and motifs, intrecate lattice screens that defuse the sunlight creating delicate geometric patterns which dance before the eyes.

Extraordinary towers of pointed tusks, football stadium size courtyards, intimate microscopically detailed tombs and floating marble stages echo past grandeur and the current solitude.

A special place with a magic even the nearby Taj Mahal can not muster. Discover.